1. Health Promotion
  2. Wellness Coaching

Wellness Coaching

We offer students free one-on-one peer and/or professional wellness coaching appointments. These 30-minute appointments help students set a personalized health behaviour goal, discuss how to overcome potential barriers and maintain motivation.

Our coaches do not provide therapy or design diet/workout plans. If students need mental health support, they can book a mental health appointment and/or find other supports & resources.

How to book appointments

  1. Visit our
  2. Choose a health behaviour
  3. Select whether the appointment is in-person or virtual
  4. Book 1-3 follow-up appointments as needed

Students need to give 24-hours' notice if they need to cancel or reschedule an appointment.

Types of appointments available

Professional staff in Health Promotion can meet with students who want to make a change in any of the following areas:

  • Alcohol
  • Cannabis
  • Nutrition
  • Tobacco

Trained Peer Wellness Coaches (PWCs) can meet with students who want to make a change in any of the following areas:

  • Physical activity
  • Sleep
  • Mindfulness

During the mindfulness appointment, students use a MUSE biofeedback headband that passively senses brain waves. While listening to a guided meditation app, students get real-time audio feedback on how they are focusing their attention.

Falaq (she/her)

Hi, my name is Falaq, I'm a fourth-year Health Sciences student. I am passionate about helping students build healthy and sustainable habits surrounding sleep, physical activity, and overall well-being. I understand how challenging balancing academics, social life, and self-care can be, and I am super excited to support students in creating goals that work for their unique lifestyles!

 

 

Max (he/him)

Hi, my name is Max! I am one of the graduate peer wellness coaches, returning for my second year as part of the coaching team. I aim to support students in achieving their health and wellness-related goals in the areas of sleep, mindfulness and physical activity.

 

 

Sienna (she/they)
 

Hi all! I’m Sienna— one of the graduate peer wellness coaches. I’ve been a part of the Peer Wellness Coaching team for three years and am particularly focused on meeting the unique needs of my graduate student peers. I am a Master’s student in the School of Environmental Studies researching the intersection between queer identity and waste studies —feel free to ask me more about it!

 

 

Ambrose (he/him)
 

Hello! My name is Ambrose, and I am in my third-year of Health Sciences! Since university, I have always been striving to improve my health through sleep, eating, exercise, and mindfulness. These aspects have personally helped my well-being immensely and I am excited to create sustainable goals in these areas with you as a Peer Wellness Coach! In my free time, I love playing sports, watching a good show, and spending time with friends/family.

 

 

Asha (she/her)
 

Hey, I'm Asha and I'm in my second year of Health Sciences. I love being active, learning about healthy eating, and seeing how the fitness community brings people together. I can't wait to be a PWC to share my knowledge and help others lead a healthy and balanced lifestyle that works for them!

 

 

Azalee (she/her)
 

Hello! My name is Azalee, and I am in my third year of Health Sciences. I believe that mental wellness is important in being physically well. I am excited to help students build goals, improve habits and create an overall smoother and more enjoyable university experience!

 

 

Debanshi (she/her)
 

Hi everyone! My name is Debanshi, and I’m a third-year Health Sciences student. I love trying out new activities to recharge with friends and family. As a Peer Wellness Coach, I’m excited to help students find their own ways to rest, reset, and feel supported while they work towards their sleep, movement, and wellness goals.

 

 

Max (he/him)

Hi, my name is Max! I am one of the graduate peer wellness coaches, returning for my second year as part of the coaching team. I aim to support students in achieving their health and wellness-related goals in the areas of sleep, mindfulness and physical activity.

 

 

 

Other appointments and programs available

Students who are not currently physically active and who are experiencing mild-to-moderate symptoms of anxiety and/or depression, may be eligible for our Prescription Exercise at »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ (PE-Q) program.

Learn more about PE-Q including how to get referred to this program.